1. As crazy as it sounds, I’m already starting to look forward to next season.

No, really, it’s true!

It’s been a while since I’ve felt this sort of anticipation for a Canucks season. Not because I think they’re going to be good. I’m not feeling optimism, per se. They’re probably going to be pretty terrible, let’s face it.

But with all due respect to the Sedins, this market is so ready to watch something new. And next season is going to be the most different season we’ve had in a while in Vancouver.

Off the top of my head, I could rattle off 10 young players that I’m curious to watch. Some have already started their NHL careers, so I’ve got a general sense of where they’re at. Others I’ve mostly just heard about, save for a few glimpses here and there.

The Sedins were a fixture for a long time in Vancouver — and they were brilliant.